POLICE would like to speak to this man in connection with a suspected town centre assault.

The incident is reported to have happened in Darlington on the afternoon of April 16.

It happened near the Tubwell mini market, in Crown Street at about 1.40pm.

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Durham Police issued an appeal today to try and identify a man who they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

He is pictured wearing a yellow top and light coloured shorts.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact PC Ryan Bourner by emailing ryan. bourner@durham.police.uk quoting crime reference number CRI00396007.

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